Monesha and Jonathan met as students at the University of Maryland. On their wedding day, the bride wore a Demetrios gown from Macy's. "I went dress shopping with my mom," says Monesha. "She was neutral about every dress I tried on, then had an immediate reaction to this one." Her bouquet featured orchids, roses, and hydrangeas. Floral design was by Toulies en Fleur.

Monesha worked with Serendipity Special Events to plan her "comfortable and elegant" event. "We wanted our guests to feel relaxed and not worry about anything except having a good time," says the bride.

At the reception, held inside the Meridian House, instead of a traditional sit-down dinner, R&R Catering set up food stations in different rooms, including a "Nibble Through the Night" station offering Thai chicken satay and lobster, mango, and avocado salad on Asian spoons. "The stations were a big hit," says Monesha. "Guests enjoyed choosing what they ate—there was something for everyone."

Bright flower arrangements and candles were placed throughout the rooms of the house.